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Langerhans cell histiocytosis mimicking molluscum contagiosum: A case series.

José Manuel Fernández ArmenterosNuria Arco HuguetVeronica Sanmartin NovellFelip Vilardell VillellasAna Velasco SanchezElisa Martró CatalàRosa Maria Martí LabordaXavier Soria Gili
Published in: Pediatric blood & cancer (2018)
Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a disorder characterized by accumulation of Langerhans-like cells in one or various organs. A correct staging work-up is essential since there are multiorgan presentations with a poor prognosis. We report three patients with LCH skin lesions mimicking molluscum contagiosum in association with both high and low risk organ involvement. This peculiar cutaneous presentation can be a clue for the diagnosis of LCH, a disease with potentially severe systemic involvement.
Keyphrases
  • poor prognosis
  • single cell
  • long non coding rna
  • lymph node
  • early onset
  • pet ct
  • mesenchymal stem cells